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dsg box with paddles?

kindalen · 2010-10-30 11:34:35

have never driven one of these, what are peoples thoughts on them? only ever say them in gti's here. do many sell here at all, not really into auto's but wouldn't mind trying one out.

30-10-2010 11:34am

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kindalen

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have never driven one of these, what are peoples thoughts on them? only ever say them in gti's here.
do many sell here at all, not really into auto's but wouldn't mind trying one out.

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#2 30-10-2010 2:01pm

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DSG is about 40% on the GTi, but way smaller on everything else in the VW range. I'm told its only about 6-8% on the Golf and Passat.

It is a great gearbox, but it is an expensive leap in price in the VW range.

Paddy Comyn

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#3 30-10-2010 3:04pm

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CompleteCar.ie wrote: »

DSG is about 40% on the GTi, but way smaller on everything else in the VW range. I'm told its only about 6-8% on the Golf and Passat.

It is a great gearbox, but it is an expensive leap in price in the VW range.

Paddy Comyn

Buy one second hand,great box.Try get an extended test drive in one.

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#4 30-10-2010 7:28pm

kindalen

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not looking to buy one, more idle wondering. like the idea of paddles, if done properly.
will have to check one out.

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